Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
52
FINAL
41
Miami
Dolphins
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an electrifying matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Miami Dolphins 52-41 in Week 3 of the 2026 season. Both teams came into the game looking to solidify their standings, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that showcased their offensive firepower.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for an impressive 439 yards and five touchdowns, while also connecting with Xavier Worthy, who racked up 208 receiving yards. Kenneth Walker provided a strong ground game, contributing 153 rushing yards to the Chiefs' formidable offensive display. Together, they formed a trio that kept Miami's defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Chiefs made a crucial impact with Chamarri Conner's three interceptions, disrupting Miami's rhythm and creating key turnovers. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Conner snagged his third pick, halting a promising Dolphins drive and allowing Kansas City to extend their lead. Despite a valiant effort from Miami, led by Lewis Cine's seven tackles and Tyrel Dodson's sack, they couldn't recover from the Chiefs' relentless attack.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 27 | 20 | 439 | 5 | 1 | 140.0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 12 | 432 | 5 | 4 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 10 | 153 | 15.3 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 68 | 17.0 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 208 | 41.6 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 3 | 177 | 59.0 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 158 | 31.6 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 2 | 7 | 59 |

